Arlan Suderman: Commodity Outlook

StoneX Group Inc

StoneX Presents: Arlan Suderman: Commodity Outlook – your trusted source for insight into the global forces driving commodity and agricultural markets. Join Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, as he breaks down the latest developments in the global economy, energy, and agriculture. From macroeconomic trends to crop fundamentals, Arlan delivers timely analysis to help producers, traders, and businesses navigate market volatility with confidence. Gain practical, data-driven insights to manage risk, spot opportunity, and understand the stories behind market moves. Stay informed. Stay ahead. Get exclusive access to daily insights, forecasts, and in-depth analysis from Arlan Suderman and the StoneX team with a subscription to U.S. https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights?variant=45955623256164&selling_plan=4455792740 (https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights?variant=45955623256164&selling_plan=4455792740)

Episodes

  1. FEB 3

    45Z Guidelines Hit the Biofuels Market: Big Shifts for Soy Oil, CI Scores & UCO Imports

    StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman breaks down the new 45Z clean fuel production credit and why carbon intensity (CI) scores now decide value. He details the post‑2025 North America‑only feedstock rule, high-risk status for imported used cooking oil (UCO), and the removal of ILUC—plus what he’s watching next from the EPA on RVOs. What’s inside: 45Z is out: Technology‑neutral, CI‑driven credit (2025–2029) North America-only feedstocks after Dec 31, 2025 (no blending/dilution; origin matters) Imported UCO (EUCO) flagged as high risk; foreign UCO pathways excluded in 45Z CF GREET after 2025 ILUC removed starting in 2026 → improves soy biodiesel CI Credit math: CI score is the gatekeeper; up to $1/gal if PWA rules met (indexed) Winners vs. losers: Efficient, low‑CI plants vs. older, higher‑CI operations Market implications: U.S. soy oil structurally advantaged; crush margins supported Next shoe to drop: EPA RVOs timing likely late Feb–early March (post OMB review) Like & Subscribe for real‑time market updates from the trading floor. Get exclusive access to daily insights, forecasts, and in-depth analysis from Arlan Suderman and the StoneX team with a subscription to U.S. Ag Analyst Insights: https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights? #StoneX #Biofuels #45Z #Soybeans #Biodiesel #RenewableDiesel #CarbonIntensity #GREET #EPA #RVO #UsedCookingOil #ILUC

    14 min
  2. JAN 29

    Massive Shake‑Up in China’s Military: Impact on Soybeans, Trade & Markets

    In today’s Update From the Trading Floor, Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, breaks down a major geopolitical development in China, a sweeping purge inside the Central Military Commission, and what it means for U.S. soybean exports, global commodity flows, and ongoing U.S.–China trade negotiations. Arlan explores: China's military leadership purge and why top generals close to President Xi are being removedSigns of cracks in Xi Jinping’s power base and how that increases geopolitical riskHow instability in China affects soybean shipments, biofuel demand, and global crushersThe status of U.S.–China trade talks following meetings at DavosWhy rare earth minerals and new Canada–China agreements may fuel fresh trade tensionsThe outlook for Brazilian and Argentine crops and competitiveness against U.S. soybeansHow Taiwan remains a key flash point and why China likely stays quiet for nowWith China’s military shaken and global markets watching closely, Arlan explains why the current climate may actually support U.S. soybean shipments in the near term — and what to watch next. Get exclusive access to daily insights, forecasts, and in-depth analysis from Arlan Suderman and the StoneX team with a subscription to U.S. Ag Analyst Insights: https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights? Like & Subscribe to receive Arlan’s weekly updates from the trading floor.

    13 min
  3. JAN 13

    Political Pressure & Credit Market Headlines: What Commodities Are Watching

    Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman breaks down how policy decisions, credit-market dynamics, and rising geopolitical tension are shaping commodity markets as the week begins. Coming to you from the trading floor, Arlan discusses renewed calls to cap consumer borrowing rates, why lower credit-card interest may stimulate spending in the short term but increase long‑term economic risk, and how markets tend to respond to government involvement in financial systems. Arlan then shifts to the global stage, examining whether the United States may be applying strategic economic pressure on China, drawing historical parallels to Cold War–era policy, military spending, and long‑term geopolitical competition. He explores how demographic trends, debt growth, and slowing investment could factor into future market dynamics. In this update: • Credit markets and consumer behavior • Short‑term stimulus vs. long‑term economic risk • Geopolitical strategy and historical parallels • China’s economic pressure points and global implications • Why outside markets matter more for commodities Stay informed with daily insight from StoneX. Subscribe for commodity market updates from the trading floor Get exclusive access to daily insights, forecasts, and in-depth analysis from Arlan Suderman and the StoneX team with a subscription to U.S. Ag Analyst Insights: https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights?

    12 min

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StoneX Presents: Arlan Suderman: Commodity Outlook – your trusted source for insight into the global forces driving commodity and agricultural markets. Join Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, as he breaks down the latest developments in the global economy, energy, and agriculture. From macroeconomic trends to crop fundamentals, Arlan delivers timely analysis to help producers, traders, and businesses navigate market volatility with confidence. Gain practical, data-driven insights to manage risk, spot opportunity, and understand the stories behind market moves. Stay informed. Stay ahead. Get exclusive access to daily insights, forecasts, and in-depth analysis from Arlan Suderman and the StoneX team with a subscription to U.S. https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights?variant=45955623256164&selling_plan=4455792740 (https://shop.stonex.com/products/us-ag-analyst-insights?variant=45955623256164&selling_plan=4455792740)